Analyst: Law Enforcement Support at Financial Intelligence Centre

Financial Intelligence Centre; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial intelligence agency in Pretoria is seeking an analyst to detect money laundering and terror financing through data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a relevant university degree, at least three years of experience in analysis or forensics, and sound knowledge of data tools. Responsibilities include preparing reports, interacting with stakeholders, and providing testimony in court as needed. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are available.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in relevant field.
• Sound knowledge in financial and information analysis, intelligence, forensics or internal auditing.
• Working experience in Intelligence, Law enforcement, or Accountancy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical approaches to detect proceeds of crime.
• Conduct analysis of data sets to establish reasonable grounds for disclosures.
• Prepare court-directed documentation and provide testimony when required.

Skills

Analytical approach

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Education

Relevant University Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Data analysis applications

Job description

Responsibilities

Apply analytical approaches, processes, and tools to detect proceeds of crime and specifically instances of money laundering and terror financing.

• Interpret information from various systems and records and evaluate information in the context of possible crimes being committed.
• Interact / pursue opportunities with external stakeholders / third parties, when required to discuss findings and obtain information.
• Conduct analysis of various data sets of standards to medium complexity and add value to information received to establish if there are reasonable grounds for disclosure to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct financial analysis to ensure creation of relevant intelligence products.
• Determine relevance and completeness of information and identify gaps based on experience and judgment.
• Contextualise information according to clients' needs and prepare relevant reports, including the creation of charts and graphics, to explain findings in matters where there is a suspicion of proceeds of crime, money laundering or terrorist financing.
• Interpret the needs of clients to ensure product output which may inform decision making.
• Generate integrated quality assured products, which are timeous and relevant.
• Provide technical input in improving the understanding and knowledge of factors that allow, promote and deter money laundering and terror financing.
• Plan and manage tasking and output under supervision.
• Assist relevant stakeholders through active involvement in joint operations and assist with technical support in instances of priority coordinated team projects.

Prepare basic court-directed documentation and provide factual testimony in a court of law whenever required.

• Update records and compile statistics related to all tasking.
• Provide input to assist in updating relevant data bases to support/enhance data analysis and improve data mining.

Education, skills And Experience

• Relevant University Degree
• At least three years\' experience in relevant field
• Sound knowledge in any of the following fields is preferable: financial and information analysis, intelligence, forensics or internal auditing.
• Working experience in the following fields will be advantageous: Intelligence, Law, Law enforcement, Accountancy

• Sound knowledge and experience using the Microsoft office suite and Excel is a prerequisite.
• Working knowledge of data analysis applications, tools, and systems will be an advantage.
• Anti-money laundering training will be an added advantage.